George du Maurier — The Martian a Novel

London and New York, Harper & Brothers, 1898. Vellum. George du Maurier's autobiographical novel, a limited edition copy published in the same year as the true first, complete with illustrations by the author. A limited edition, limited to 250 large paper copies, of which this is numbered 174. 'The Martian' follows the life of Barty Josselin, told by his good friend Robert Maurice. The tale starts with their school days in Paris in the 1850s, and follows as they return to England. Josselin's vision fails, and travels in order to find a cure. During this journey he has a dream in which a spirit from Mars, named Martia, comes to him and offers his guidance. Illustrated with a frontispiece, six plates, and many in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.Written and illustrated by George du Maurier. This is a largely autobiographical novel by the author known for his cartoons and Gothic novel 'Trilby&apos. He was also the grandfather of author Daphne du Maurier, and the grandfather of the five boys who inspired J. M. Barrie in writing 'Peter Pan&apos. In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Vellum is lightly discoloured, as is usual with vellum binding. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Crack to the head of the front joint. Light discolouration to the extremities of the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: George du Maurier. Very Good .